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From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 19, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 17, 1894 – The Daily Telegram (Nanaimo) Yesterday, over 100 people assembled at Harbour View in San… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 8, 1879 – Manitoba Gazette The press of matter on our space this week is so great,… Read More »

Yes – there are hidden Liberal food taxes

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Geln Motz, MP For months in the House of Commons, Carney’s Ministers have been repeating their Prime Minister’s Office talking points, denying that hidden… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 5, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 6, 1897 – The Boundary Creek Times We confess we have not much sympathy for investors who… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on February 19, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers February 19, 1886 – Qu’Appelle Progress As we go to press, we have learned the government intends to… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on January 15, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers January 10, 1881 – The Bulletin (Edmonton) Last Tuesday, the temperature was 28 above zero and by Saturday… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on January 8, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers January 2, 1889 – Calgary Weekly Herald and Alberta Livestock Journal Webb, who murdered his wife in Brandon… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on December 18, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers December 14, 1892 – The Saskatchewan Times Hogg Island has no doubt afforded Mr. Cleveland good sport and… Read More »

Separatists should be careful what they wish for

Posted on December 11, 2025

Tom Johnston On July 1, 2026, we will celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday. For much of that time Montréal was Canada’s largest city and top dog… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on December 11, 2025

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers December 11, 1885 – Qu’Appelle Progress As the present session of the Northwest Council proceeds, there is an… Read More »

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